2016
Feasibility and success of cell-phone assisted remote observation of medication adherence (CAROMA) in clinical trials
DeWorsop D, Creatura G, Bluez G, Thurnauer H, Forselius-Bielen K, Ranganathan M, Deaso E, Bhat JA, D’Souza D. Feasibility and success of cell-phone assisted remote observation of medication adherence (CAROMA) in clinical trials. Drug And Alcohol Dependence 2016, 163: 24-30. PMID: 27068252, DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2016.02.045.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMedication adherenceClinical trialsStudy medicationMedication nonadherenceDrug levelsActive study medicationWeekly study visitsPlacebo-controlled trialPlasma drug levelsSubstance abuse disordersPill countStudy visitStudy completionFace visitsClinical careAbuse disordersMedicationsCannabis dependencePilot studyTrialsAdherenceVisitsNonadherenceWeekly faceHigh rate
2006
The vulnerability to alcohol and substance abuse in individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia
Krystal JH, D’Souza D, Gallinat J, Driesen N, Abi-Dargham A, Petrakis I, Heinz A, Pearlson G. The vulnerability to alcohol and substance abuse in individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia. Neurotoxicity Research 2006, 10: 235-252. PMID: 17197373, DOI: 10.1007/bf03033360.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSubstance abuse riskSubstance abuseSubstance abuse disordersAbuse riskSubstances of abuseNicotinic cholinergicPatient groupDopaminergic inputAbused substancesAbuse disordersSchizophrenic patientsDysphoric effectsAbuse liabilityHigh dosesLow dosesNegative symptomsReceptor functionAltered responseSchizophreniaSchizophrenic individualsRiskReward processingSubjective distressImpulsive behaviorDoses